Recycling rules for Conwy
Based on Conwy published guidance · Last verified October 2026
Under Simpler Recycling, councils across England are standardising collections. Here's what currently goes in each bin in Conwy.
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Polystyrene: Usually general waste (UK-wide position)UK-wide, not council-specific
Across the UK, polystyrene is rarely collected at the kerbside and usually belongs in general waste. Conwy's published guidance we hold doesn't list it.
Cardboard: Goes in your recycling bin
Cardboard Recycling Bag.
Food waste: Conwy has a separate food waste collection
Takes meat, fish, bones and more.
Your bins in Conwy, by colour
Container colours as published by Conwy. Some homes get a different container. See the notes.
Green box
Bottles and jars
Alternative to Trolibocs bottom box
What goes in each bin
Recycling
Accepted
Cardboard Recycling Bag:
- Brown cardboard · Cardboard Recycling Bag
- Brown cardboard packaging · Cardboard Recycling Bag
- Printed brown cardboard · Cardboard Recycling Bag
- Corrugated cardboard · Cardboard Recycling Bag
- Strong cardboard tubes · Cardboard Recycling Bag
Common mistakes
Refuse Bin:
- Plastic film→ goes in General Waste · Refuse Bin
Food Waste
Accepted
Food Waste Bin:
- Meat
- Fish
- Bones
- Fruit
- Vegetables
- Pasta
- Bread
- Tea bags
- Kitchen paper
- Pet food
Garden Waste
Accepted
The kerbside garden waste collection is for::
- Grass cuttings
- Leaves
- Small plants and twigs
- Non-invasive weeds
- Real Christmas trees · Cut into lengths no greater than one metre
Not accepted
What we don't collect::
- Compost bags, pots or other rubbish
When are bins collected in Conwy?
This page covers what goes in each bin. Collection days are set by the council and vary by street. See how to find your bin collection day, or browse streets by postcode to see schedules your neighbours have added.
Check with the council over bank holidays. See the council’s page →
In Conwy’s own words: “You actually get 13 collections a month – 17 if you signed up to the nappy or incontinence product collection service.”
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Frequently asked questions
What bin does cardboard go in Conwy?
In Conwy, brown cardboard goes in your recycling bin. Cardboard Recycling Bag.
What bin does food waste go in Conwy?
In Conwy, food waste goes in your food waste bin. It takes meat, fish, bones and more.
What goes in the recycling bin in Conwy?
Conwy's recycling bin accepts brown cardboard, brown cardboard packaging, printed brown cardboard, corrugated cardboard, strong cardboard tubes, and more. Cardboard Recycling Bag.
What goes in the food waste bin in Conwy?
Conwy's food waste bin accepts meat, fish, bones, fruit, vegetables, pasta, and more.
What goes in the garden waste bin in Conwy?
Conwy's garden waste bin accepts grass cuttings, leaves, small plants and twigs, non-invasive weeds, real christmas trees, and more. Cut into lengths no greater than one metre.
What can't be recycled in Conwy?
Items not accepted in Conwy: compost bags, pots or other rubbish.
What bin does plastic film go in Conwy?
In Conwy, plastic film goes in your general waste bin. Refuse Bin.
What bin does compost bags, pots or other rubbish go in Conwy?
In Conwy, compost bags, pots or other rubbish can't go in your garden waste bin.
Helpful guides
Source: Conwy council website. Check your council's site for the latest updates.
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